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Bloomington man identified, charged with murder in fatal shooting
BLOOMINGTON — A 23-year-old man has been identified and charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Bloomington Thursday night that left 24-year-old Noah Slinkard…
Bedford City Offices to close for Columbus Day
BEDFORD – City officials announced that all Bedford City Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. TASC buses…
Major Milestone for Mitchell Schools: District secures transformative state grant to shape future of K-8 education
MITCHELL — Mitchell Community Schools has been awarded a Next Generation School Improvement Grant from the Indiana Department of Education, district officials announced. The four-year…
Iconic IU broadcaster Don Fischer set for star-studded Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County annual dinner
BEDFORD — Legendary radio broadcaster Don Fischer, renowned as the longtime “Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers,” will headline the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence…
Bloomington Police investigate Oct. 8 shooting on Illinois Street, suspect in custody
BLOOMINGTON – On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of N Illinois Street in reference to a reported…
Reps. Houchin and Brownley introduce National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month resolution
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced a resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Observed annually…
City of Bloomington awards $54,859 to 31 local artists to advance creative careers
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, through the Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), has awarded $54,859 in Artistic Advancement Grants to 31 artists with a Bloomington-based…
“Hoosier Hauntings” brings local legends and ghost stories to Bedford Oct. 23 and 24
BEDFORD — Get ready for an evening of local legends, ghost stories, music, and spine-tingling tales when Hoosier Hauntings: Tales from Lawrence County and Beyond!…
Lane closures planned for State Road 154 in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures for State Road 154 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Monday, October…
USDA announces $1.8 billion in 2026 Conservation Program payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural…
